Northeastern Marinette County, Wisconsin has some of
the finest whitewater in the Midwest. The Peshtigo and
Menominee Rivers are the primary areas for kayaking and
rafting. Most of the waterfalls are in the Crivitz, Amberg,
and Pembine recreational areas, 50-80 miles north of Green
Bay Wisconsin.

All the waterfalls are easy walking distances from
parking areas. Most are located within the County Park
system. A small daily or annual park entrance fee is needed
for all Marinette County Parks.

Dave's Falls in
Daves Falls County ParkA beautiful county park on the Pike River,
1 milesouth of Amberg on Highway
141.

The park includes 2 waterfalls with
unique rock formations.
Grills for cooking, playground and restroom facilities.

Piers
Gorge

Located on the Menominee River. Cross the bridge into
Michigan on Highway 8 near Niagara and watch for signs. Take
a left at sign and go to the end of the road. It's about a
1/2 mile walk to the rapids. Great rafting at these
falls.

Smalley
Falls

To reach Smalley Falls, head north on
Highway 141 to Morgan Park Road, located between
Pembine and Niagara. Turn east on Morgan Park
road and watch for a sign indicating the turnoff
to the falls (about 1/4 mile). The turnoff goes
to a small grassy parking area where a walking
trail leads to the falls.

Steep slopes offer a beautiful view of
the falls. The turnoff leading to the parking
area can be rough.

Long Slide
Falls

Continue on Morgan Park Road to a sign showing the
turnoff to Long Slide Falls. A parking area is
provided.

The falls is about a 1/4 mile walk on a
nice walking trail. The falls drop about 50 feet
through unique rock formations. It's a
magnificent scene.

Morgan County
Park on Timms Lake

From Long Slide Falls, you may want to travel a couple
of miles east to Morgan Park for camping, swimming, and
picnicking.

Twelve Foot
Falls

Located on the Pike River, well-known for its
trout fishing and natural beauty. The falls are
easily accessible in the County Park with camping
and picnicking available.

Barb is relaxing and enjoying the
waterfall at 12 Foot Falls County Park

Directions to 12 Foot
Falls

From the east, take Beecher Lake Road off of Highway
141 to Smeester School Road. Take a left to Trout Haven Road
and a right on Trout Haven to Twelve Foot Falls Road. Follow
the signs, the road is well marked and part gravel.

From the north, Go south of Pembine on Highway US 141
to Highway 8. Go west on Highway 8 to Lily Lake Road, turn
south and follow the signs to Twelve Foot Falls
Park.

Eight
Foot Falls

Eight Foot Falls is a
short walk through the camping area at Twelve
Foot Falls.

Reflections on the Pike River
Between 12' Falls and 8' Falls

Eighteen Foot Falls

Eighteen Foot Falls are about 1 mile from Twelve Foot
Falls. Go north from the park to the second sand road on the
right. Drive or walk to the parking area. Follow the foot
path to Eighteen Foot Falls on the Pike River.

Carney Rapids
on the Pike River

Take Highway 8 west from US-141 (just south
of Pembine) to County Road A. Turn south and go to
the first bridge, about 2 miles.

Carney Rapids is a delightful rapids that can
be viewed from the bridge on the west side of the
road.

Four Foot
Falls on the Pike River

The road to Four Foot Falls is just north of
the bridge on County Road A where Carney Rapids is
located. This is a gravel road that leads to a
parking lot.

The path to the falls is not well marked, so
be careful.

Horseshoe
Falls

From Twelve Foot Falls Park take Twelve Foot Falls
Road south of Trout Haven Road to Forest Road 510 (FR510).
Take FR-510 about 1/2 mile to the turnoff to the falls
(watch for sign). This turnoff leads to a small parking area
where a walking trail leads to the falls. The roads leading
to Horseshoe Falls can be rough, particularly in bad
weather.

Bull Falls at
Amberg

Take Highway K east of Highway 141 about 1/2 mile to
the power line right-of-way. Walk a couple blocks north
under the lines. A path takes you to the rapids on the Pike
River

McClintock Falls
in McClintock Park

Take Parkway Road from Crivitz or Highway 8
to McClintock Park on the Peshtigo River.

The Falls is a series of rapids with bridges
for exceptional views.

Camping and picnicking areas are available.

Goodman Park and
Strong Falls

Continue north on Parkway to the Goodman Park
road. These Falls, located on the Peshtigo River,
are beautiful with picnic areas, campsites. hiking
trails, and a playground.

Goodman Park Lodge is available for day
use.

Covered Fire Pit

Peshtigo River

Goodman Park is a great
place for pictures with the large rock backgrounds and
attractive Falls. One of the favorite places for local
residents.

Veteran's
Falls

Veteran's Falls is located in Veteran's Memorial Park
on the Thunder River on Parkway Road. Steep slopes with
steps lead from the playground to a wooden bridge over the
falls.

Quiver Falls
on the Menominee River

Quiver Falls is located east of Pembine on
County Road R. Go past the ISP plant and turn right
at the next intersection and cross the railroad
tracks.

Take the left fork in the road after you
cross the railroad tracks for about a mile to a
parking area. A short path leads to the river and
you will find the falls about 1/4 mile
upstream.